M322

Working hard has never been easier than with the Cat® M322 Wheeled Excavator. This machine is designed to help you take on a wide variety of challenges at a lower cost. The Cat M322 plays its part in optimizing the operator’s efficiency to increase cash flow. Enjoy the versatility, precision, and efficiency offered by integrated solutions like Cat Grade and Payload technologies. Combined with simplified maintenance, the M322 keeps you working quickly and easily.

  • Engine Power - ISO 14396 174 HP

  • Operating Weight Maximum 52911 lb

  • Forward/Reverse - 2nd Gear 18.6 mile/h

  • Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN) 176 hp (metric)

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Product Specifications

Specifications

Engine

  • Biodiesel Capability Up to B20¹

  • Bore 4.1in

  • Displacement 427.8in²

  • Emissions Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Japan 2014 emission standards.

  • Engine Model C 7.1

  • Engine Power - ISO 14396 174HP

  • Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN) 176hp (metric)

  • Net Power - ISO 9249 171HP

  • Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN) 174hp (metric)

  • Note (1) Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air cleaner, CEM exhaust gas aftertreatment, alternator, and cooling fan with engine speed at 2,200 rpm. Advertised power is tested per the specified standar

  • Note (2) ¹Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* or 100% renewable diesel, HVO

  • Stroke 5.3in

Machine Weight

  • Operating Weight Maximum 52911lb

  • Operating Weight Minimum 44750lb

Transmission

  • Creeper Speed - 1st Gear 3.4mile/h

  • Creeper Speed - 2nd Gear 9.3mile/h

  • Drawbar Pull 28551lbf

  • Forward/Reverse - 1st Gear 5.6mile/h

  • Forward/Reverse - 2nd Gear 18.6mile/h

  • Maximum Gradeability 70%

Hydraulic System

  • Main System - Maximum Flow - Implement 95gal/min

  • Maximum Pressure - Implement Circuit - Heavy Lift 5366psi

  • Maximum Pressure - Implement Circuit - Normal 5076psi

  • Maximum Pressure - Implement Circuit - Travel Circuit 5076psi

Swing Mechanism

  • Swing Torque 44250lb/ft

Service Refill Capacities

  • Cooling System 10.6gal (US)

  • Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) 7.9gal (US)

  • Engine Oil 3.4gal (US)

  • Fuel Tank 124.2gal (US)

  • Hydraulic System - Including Tank 71.3gal (US)

  • Hydraulic Tank 52.8gal (US)

Dimensions

  • Boom VA 5.4m (17'10")

  • Counterweight Clearance 4.3ft

  • Ground Clearance 1.25ft

  • Shipping Height with Falling Object Guard 11ft

  • Shipping Length 31.1ft

  • Stick 2.9m (9'2")

  • Support Point 11.3ft

  • Tail Swing Radius 9.2ft

  • Wheel Base 9ft

Working Ranges and Forces

  • Boom Type VA 5.4m (17'10")

  • Bucket GD 1.2 m³ (1.7 yd³)

  • Bucket Forces (ISO) 33946lbf

  • Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8 ft) Level Bottom 21.6ft

  • Maximum Digging Depth 21.8ft

  • Maximum Loading Height 24.7ft

  • Reach at Ground Level 33.4ft

  • Stick 2.9m (9'2")

  • Stick Forces (ISO) 23605lbf

  • Vertical Wall Digging Depth 17.3ft

working Ranges and Forces

  • Cutting Height 35.8ft

Air Conditioning System

  • Note The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.0 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.43 metric tonnes.

Features

Equipment

Standard Equipment

  • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

  • ROPS, advanced sound suppression

  • Premium cab with auto-adjustable seat and air ventilation

  • High-resolution 254 mm (10 in) LCD touchscreen monitor

  • 5.4 m (17'10") variable adjustable boom

  • VisionLink

  • Remote Flash

  • Remote Troubleshoot

  • LED lights on chassis (left-hand, right-hand) and counterweight

  • Programmable time-delay LED working lights

  • Roading and indicator lights, front and rear

  • Maintenance-free batteries

  • Centralized electrical disconnect switch

  • Power mode selector

  • One-touch low idle with auto engine speed control

  • Auto engine idle shutdown

  • 52°C (125°F) high-ambient cooling capacity

  • Cold start capability-18°C (0°F)

  • Double element air filter with integrated precleaner

  • Electric fuel priming pump

  • On-demand electric cooling fans

  • Automatic swing brake

  • Auto hydraulic oil warm up

  • Electronic main control valve

  • Boom, stick, and bucket drift reduction valves

  • 1-slider joystick

  • Heavy lift mode

  • Separate dedicated swing pump

  • Boom, stick, and bucket drift reduction valves

  • Rear- and right-side-view cameras

  • Ground-level engine shutoff switch

  • Anti-skid plate and countersunk bolts on service platform

  • Sampling ports for Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S)

  • Integrated vehicle health management system

  • 11.00-20 16 PR, dual tires

  • Automatic brake/axle lock

  • Creeper speed

  • All wheel drive

Optional Equipment

  • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

  • 2.5 m (8'2") stick

  • 2.9 m (9'6") stick

  • Cat Grade Connectivity

  • Cat Grade 2D

  • Cat Grade with Attachment Ready Option (ARO)

  • Cat Grade 3D dual GNSS

  • Laser catcher

  • Grade Assist

  • Cat Payload

  • Cat Tilt Rotator (TRS) Integration

  • Electrical refueling pump

  • 2-slider joystick

  • Second high-pressure auxiliary circuit (one-/ two-way high-pressure flow)

  • Medium pressure auxiliary circuit (one-/ two-way medium-pressure flow)

  • Quick coupler circuit

  • SmartBoom

  • Ride control

  • Cat tiltrotator support

  • Joystick steering

  • Boom/stick lowering check valves

  • 360° visibility

  • Cat asset tracker

  • Wide angle mirrors

  • Signaling/warning horn

  • 2D E-Fence

  • Inspection lighting

  • Automatic lubrication system for implement and swing system

  • 3500 kg (7,716 lb) counterweight

  • 4700 kg (10,362 lb) counterweight